Humble Beast
2017 studio album by G Herbo From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Humble Beast is the debut studio album by American rapper G Herbo. It was released on September 22, 2017, by Machine Entertainment Group, 150 Dream Team, Cinematic Music Group and RED Distribution, serving as his first commercial release with Cinematic and RED.[1] The album features production from Da Internz, Southside, C-Sick and DJ Ron, among others.[2] It features guest appearances from American rappers Lil Uzi Vert, Bump J, Lil Bibby, Lil Yachty and Jeremih, among others.
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| Released | September 22, 2017 | |||
| Recorded | 2015–2017 | |||
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| Length | 97:53 | |||
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Background
The album was announced in late September 2015. The cover art was later revealed on June 15, 2017.[3] The release date was finally revealed on August 25, 2017.[2] The pre-order was released on September 1, 2017.[1]
Promotion
On September 15, 2017, the EP S4MF2 (abbreviation for Strictly 4 My Fans 2) was released as a prelude to the album.[4]
A deluxe version of the album was announced and originally set to be released on February 9, 2018, however it was delayed.[5] On February 10, 2018, a new release date was unveiled.[6] The revision will include the addition of the tracks "Shook" and "Everything (Remix)" featuring Lil Uzi Vert and Chance the Rapper, which were previously released, along with 8 other songs.[5] It was released on February 16, 2018.[7]
Singles
The lead single, "Red Snow", was released on March 9, 2017.[8] The second single, "I Like", was released on August 11, 2017.[9] The third and final single "Everything" featuring Lil Uzi Vert, was released on August 25, 2017.[10] "4 Minutes of Hell, Pt. 5" was released as a pre-order single on September 1, 2017.[1]
Promotional singles
On January 23, 2018, "Shook" was released as the lead promotional single.[11] Two days later, its music video was released.[12]
On February 14, 2018, G Herbo teased a remix of "Everything" featuring an additional guest appearance from Chance the Rapper.[13] It was released a day later as the second promotional single.[14]
Critical reception
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Perspective
Scott Glaysher of HipHopDX stated that "Chicago's drill rappers haven't had much in the way of a musical shelf life over the past few years. What was once the hottest subgenre now sounds like outdated craze, which is perhaps why Lil Herb went for a strategic rebrand just over a year ago. But it wasn't just his name that matured, his craftwork and lyrical diversity also graduated from the "Lil" league", praising the album's lyricism: "It's clear Herbo still wears his street soldier armor. But more than ever before, he lets his guard down and shows a new level of self-awareness."[15] Patrick Lyons of HotNewHipHop stated that "G Herbo's shown promise throughout his career, and "Humble Beast" feels like a culmination of sorts", praising the album's lyricism: "Herbo is speaking directly to us, sounding as confident and classic as his childhood idols Jay-Z and Nas, telling a story that he's known is important and necessary all along."[16] David Drake of Pitchfork stated that "The Chicago rapper has earned his role as a leader of rap. His latest album recalls the best records of the ’00s graced with a singular kind of songwriting that sounds inarguably like the present", praising the album's lyricism: "Humble Beast feels musically bifurcated between its street and soul segments; a street-soul production synthesis could give his sound some cohesion, and giving his reflective moments a contemporary canvas could only increase their urgency."[17] Preezy of XXL stated that "Humble Beast is an exemplary debut that ranks among the best of the year, exceeds expectations and puts G Herbo in position to claim his stake as the prince of Chi-Town street rap."[18]
Commercial performance
Humble Beast debuted at number 21 on the US Billboard 200 chart, earning 20,000 album-equivalent units (including 14,000 copies as pure album sales) in its first week.[19] The album also debuted at number 14 on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.[20]
Track listing
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Credits adapted from the album's liner notes and BMI.[21][22]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Street" |
| Thelonious Martin | 4:24 |
| 2. | "Black" |
| 3:07 | |
| 3. | "Bi Polar" |
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| 3:43 |
| 4. | "Lil Gangbangin Ass" |
| Maaly Raw | 2:49 |
| 5. | "Everything" (featuring Lil Uzi Vert) | 2:41 | ||
| 6. | "I Like" |
| DJ Ron | 2:58 |
| 7. | "Man Now" |
| 3:29 | |
| 8. | "Malcolm" |
| DJ L | 4:51 |
| 9. | "Crown" (featuring Bump J) |
| DJ L | 4:38 |
| 10. | "Mirror" (featuring Lil Bibby) |
| Davis | 3:03 |
| 11. | "Trials" |
| ChaseTheMoney | 3:39 |
| 12. | "Red Snow" |
| C-Sick | 4:11 |
| 13. | "No Way Out" |
| Mano | 3:40 |
| 14. | "This n That" (featuring Lil Yachty and Jeremih) (bonus track)) |
| Da Internz | 3:48 |
| 15. | "4 Minutes of Hell, Pt. 5" (bonus track) |
| Luca Vialli | 5:05 |
| Total length: | 56:06 | |||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 16. | "Sins" |
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| 4:41 |
| 17. | "Done for Me" |
| London on da Track[23] | 3:05 |
| 18. | "Never Cared" | Wright |
| 3:32 |
| 19. | "4 Nem" (featuring Lil Durk) |
| Donis Beats | 3:21 |
| 20. | "All Day" (featuring Blac Youngsta) |
| Young Chop[24] | 3:19 |
| 21. | "Head Right" |
| DP Beats | 2:57 |
| 22. | "No Depression" |
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| 3:12 |
| 23. | "Ride" |
| Polo Boy Shawty | 3:41 |
| 24. | "My Way" |
| AnonXmous[25] | 3:00 |
| 25. | "How Could U Hate Me" |
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| 3:33 |
| 26. | "Shook" |
| Thelonious Martin | 3:52 |
| 27. | "Everything (Remix)" (featuring Lil Uzi Vert and Chance the Rapper) |
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| 3:34 |
| Total length: | 97:53 | |||
Notes
- ^[a] signifies a co-producer
- ^[b] signifies an additional producer
- ^[c] signifies an uncredited co-producer or co-writer[26][27][28]
Sample credits
- "Mirror" contains an uncredited sample from "Mirror of My Soul", written by Renee Kirk and Edward Randle, as performed by O.V. Wright.
Personnel
Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.[21]
Technical
- Matt Hennessy – recording (tracks 1, 6, 9, 10), mixing (tracks 1, 3–14)
- Salvador Majail – recording (tracks 2, 4, 11)
- Daniel Watson – recording (track 3)
- Kesha Lee – recording (track 5)
- Jim Caruana – recording (tracks 7, 14)
- Brian Cabanatuan – recording (tracks 8, 9, 12, 13, 15)
- Jeff Lane – recording (track 14)
- Thomas "Tillie" Mann – recording (track 14)
- Miguel Scott – mixing (tracks 2, 4), recording (tracks 5, 15)
- James "Groove" Chambers – mixing (tracks 2, 4)
- Dave Kutch – mastering (all tracks)
Additional personnel
- Arturo "Churro" Lopez – album artwork, booklet design and additional photos
Charts
| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard 200[29] | 21 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard)[30] | 7 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[31] | 14 |
References
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